Going to powdercoat wheels all black- satin/gloss/flat?

seis-speed · 06-16-2015, 03:45 PM

What do people think? I was leaning towards gloss or satin? Anyone have any advice or pics?
TIA!

3er · 06-16-2015, 08:21 PM

My vote = Satin

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andycai · 06-17-2015, 01:03 PM

Why not plasti dip?

JNoSol · 06-17-2015, 02:09 PM

Satin looks best.

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Originally Posted by andycai

Why not plasti dip?

Plastic Dip is rubber. When the wheel is wet, it retains moisture which cause vibration at highway speed. If you've never experienced this, you're not going fast enough.

Second, Plastidip is a temp solution. It does chip and it is not as easy as it seems to come off (especially if you prepped the surface really well). I thought PlastiDip was cool until I tried it. It chips very easily, even with 6 coats. Not a fan and will never use that crap on a $60k+ car.

3er · 06-17-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

Satin looks best.

Plastic Dip is rubber. When the wheel is wet, it retains moisture which cause vibration at highway speed. If you've never experienced this, you're not going fast enough.

Second, Plastidip is a temp solution. It does chip and remove it is not as easy as it seems (especially if you prepped the surface really well). I thought PlastiDip was cool until I tried it. It chips very easily, even with 6 coats. Not a fan and will never use that crap on a $60k+ car.

+1

catch · 06-17-2015, 05:07 PM

my vote goes to satin

VMRWheels · 06-17-2015, 05:59 PM

My vote goes to Satin. It's a little bit more unique compared to gloss and a little more "clean" compared to full matte. Though, the gloss might better match the OE black accents.

Another thing to consider is that satin may show fewer blemishes. With gloss black (just like on a black car) swirl marks, streaks, etc are much more apparent.

Here is an example of our Flow Form VMR V810 in both finishes :

Gloss

Satin

Onewheeldrive · 06-17-2015, 06:41 PM

Are they the 18s or 19s? My vote either way is satin but I'm just curious.

Palomequet · 06-18-2015, 07:29 PM

Must be BMW shadow black for perfection!

jose_sonictuning · 06-19-2015, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seis-speed

What do people think? I was leaning towards gloss or satin? Anyone have any advice or pics?
TIA!

Add me for +1 to the Satin vote!

That way when your car is extra shiny, the satin can give it a slight contrast to it.

Andrew115 · 06-19-2015, 03:28 PM

two tone gun metal lip with satin.

manticor · 06-19-2015, 04:17 PM

satin

lsturbointeg · 06-19-2015, 06:19 PM

Definitely go with Satin!

psuwcc112 · 06-19-2015, 06:28 PM

Satin looks the best. I like the OEM gloss black wheels, it looks good when its clean. But it is a pain to keep it staying clean...

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3er Major 947 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	My vote = Satin E.g., __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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andycai Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bay area iTrader: (0)	Why not plasti dip?
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catch Major General 669 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	my vote goes to satin __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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VMRWheels General 2052 Rep 25,988 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	My vote goes to Satin. It's a little bit more unique compared to gloss and a little more "clean" compared to full matte. Though, the gloss might better match the OE black accents. Another thing to consider is that satin may show fewer blemishes. With gloss black (just like on a black car) swirl marks, streaks, etc are much more apparent. Here is an example of our Flow Form VMR V810 in both finishes : Gloss Satin __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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Onewheeldrive First Lieutenant 428 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2015 MG M4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Encinitas, CA iTrader: (0)	Are they the 18s or 19s? My vote either way is satin but I'm just curious. __________________ '13 F10 M5 - Dinan S2 Tune - Dinan Intake - Dinan Coilovers - Evolution RW Downpipes - Custom Exhaust Cutouts
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Palomequet Captain 160 Rep 842 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Abroad iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 F82 [0.00] 2014 BMW 650i Cabrio [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [6.00]	IMO Must be BMW shadow black for perfection!
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Andrew115 Major 328 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: Silver Bullet Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	two tone gun metal lip with satin.
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manticor Lieutenant 133 Rep 501 Posts Drives: F80 built july 1........... Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	satin
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9168 Rep 14,521 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Definitely go with Satin!
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psuwcc112 Major 444 Rep 1,061 Posts Drives: 2015 YMB M4 coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dublin, CA iTrader: (7)	Satin looks the best. I like the OEM gloss black wheels, it looks good when its clean. But it is a pain to keep it staying clean... __________________ 2015 F82 YMB M4 (Feb 28th ED, re-deliveried on Apr 18th) \|My 2015 YMB M4 ED Journal 2008 E92 SSII M3 Coupe (Sold) \| My long gone 2008 E92 SSII M3 2002 E39 SG 530i (Gone)
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